instant
gb/ˈɪnstənt/ us/ˈɪnstənt/
A2
Английский
~ 2800
pillanat, azonnali, instant
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
1
pillanat
A2
Модель употребления:
in an instant
The car disappeared in an instant.
Az autó egy pillanat alatt eltűnt.
At that instant, the lights went out.
Abban a pillanatban kialudtak a fények.
She knew in an instant that something was wrong.
Примеры для изучающих
He left in an instant.
Egy pillanat alatt elment.
The phone rang at that instant.
Abban a pillanatban megszólalt a telefon.
I knew in an instant it was you.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instant' with 'moment' without recognizing that 'instant' often suggests suddenness or immediacy.
Значение
A very brief moment
Коллокации
in an instant
|at that instant
|every instant
Синонимы
moment (A general term for a short period of time; 'instant' is often shorter and more immediate.)
Антонимы
eternity (Refers to an endless amount of time, the opposite of a brief instant.)
Темы
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A very small amount of time, like a moment.
A very short period of time that happens immediately.
B1
2
azonnali
B1
Модель употребления:
instant [result/decision/response]
The new software promises instant results.
Az új szoftver azonnali eredményeket ígér.
He got an instant reply to his message.
Azonnali választ kapott az üzenetére.
This medicine gives instant relief from pain.
Примеры для изучающих
I need an instant answer.
Azonnali válaszra van szükségem.
The soup gives instant warmth.
A leves azonnal átmelegít.
She got an instant job offer.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners use 'instant' when they mean 'quick' for gradual processes; 'instant' means no waiting at all.
Значение
Happening right away
Коллокации
instant reply
|instant result
|instant success
Синонимы
immediate ('Immediate' is slightly more formal and common in official contexts; 'instant' can be more emphatic.)
Антонимы
delayed (Suggests something happens later than expected, opposite of instant.)
Темы
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Happening right now or very quickly.
Happening immediately, without any delay.
A2
3
instant
B1
Модель употребления:
instant [coffee/noodles/soup]
I only have time for instant coffee in the morning.
Reggelente csak instant kávéra van időm.
Instant noodles are popular among students.
Az instant tészta népszerű a diákok körében.
We bought some instant soup for camping.
Примеры для изучающих
I drink instant coffee every day.
Mindennap instant kávét iszom.
He eats instant noodles for lunch.
Ebédre instant tésztát eszik.
We had instant soup for dinner.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'instant' here means 'now', but it refers to preparation time, not serving time only.
Значение
Quickly prepared food/drink
Коллокации
instant coffee
|instant noodles
|instant soup
Синонимы
pre-cooked ('Pre-cooked' means already cooked before sale; 'instant' means ready almost immediately with little preparation.)
Антонимы
freshly made (Prepared from fresh ingredients at the time of serving, not instantly prepared.)
Темы
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Определение
Food or drink you can make very fast by adding water or doing little work.
Describes food or drink that can be prepared very quickly, usually by adding hot water or minimal preparation.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
instant
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstənt/
US/ˈɪnstənt/
Слоги и ударение
in - stant (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: instant
Noun
- Base: instant
- Plural: instants
Родственные слова
Forms
instants
noun
Core family
instantly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
instantaneous
adjective C1
instantaneously
adverb C1
Выражения
at that instant
1/ˈæt ðˈæt ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
At that exact moment
At that exact time something happened.
Примеры
- At that instant, the phone rang.
- She smiled at that instant.
in an instant
1/ˈɪn ən ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
Very quickly, suddenly
Very fast, in a very short time.
Примеры
- The storm ended in an instant.
- He disappeared in an instant.
instant gratification
1/ˈɪnstənt ɡɹˌætəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Immediate pleasure or satisfaction
Getting what you want right away without waiting.
Примеры
- Online shopping encourages instant gratification.
- Online shopping provides instant gratification, because your purchase arrives with just a few clicks.
- Social media often encourages a desire for instant gratification.
- Social media often gives us instant gratification.
- Many apps are designed to give users instant gratification through quick rewards and notifications.
- Learning a language takes time, so you cannot expect instant gratification.
- Online shopping makes instant gratification easier, because your order arrives with just a few clicks.